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Central America : Panama

Travelers will encounter everything from indigenous tribes and whitewater rapids to the best nightlife in Central America. Panama is best known for the Panama Canal, which allows ocean-liners to cross between the Caribbean and the Pacific.

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Balboa

The small town of Balboa is adjacent to Panama City. Once part of the U.S. controlled Canal Zone, its former military buildings, barracks and officers' quarters have been converted to shops, offices, schools and...

Panama City

Constructed along the arc of the Bay of Panama, the city's beachfront carries on developing, with mega structures and a grandiose marina. Panama City has a vivacious, diverse feel, but be aware that...

San Blas Islands

Sun soaked beaches and outstanding blue water make the San Blas Islands look a lot like paradise, but the leading reason to visit is for the Kuna Indians, who have managed to preserve their traditional culture. ...